Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF6 · Wakefield
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WF1 · Wakefield
491
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Normanton has less crime — 143 vs 491 incidents in February 2026.
Wakefield recorded substantially more crime than Normanton in February 2026 — 491 incidents compared to 143, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Normanton sees higher rates of Other theft (12), while Wakefield has more Public order (46). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Normanton recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 143 vs 491 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Wakefield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Normanton saw higher rates of Other theft while Wakefield had more Public order. Overall, Normanton recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 491).